Dan Barton - Actor Profile

Dan Barton

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
11Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 20, 1921
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Dan Barton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dan Barton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dan Barton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of Dan Barton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains High Tor, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dan Barton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dan Barton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
High Tor (1956) movie poster
★7.5

High Tor: High Tor is a 1936 play by Maxwell Anderson. Twenty years after the original production, Anderson adapted it into a tele

High Tor

1956•Fantasy
★6.2
Sailor Beware (1952) movie poster
★6.2

Sailor Beware: Meeting in a navy recruiting line, Al Crowthers and Melvin Jones become friends. Al has tried to enlist before, but was

Sailor Beware

1952•Comedy
★5.8
Paper Man (1971) movie poster
★5.8

Paper Man: A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops

Paper Man

1971•Sci-Fi
★5.5
The Jazz Singer (1953) movie poster
★5.5

The Jazz Singer: A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a

The Jazz Singer

1953•Music
★4.9
Onionhead (1958) movie poster
★4.9

Onionhead: An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.

Onionhead

1958•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Dan Barton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Emergency Room Mapes Flop Similar →
1979 Captain America Jeff Haden Flop Similar →
1971 Paper Man Electronics Expert Average Similar →
1962 The Wacky World of Dr. Morgus Pencils McCane Flop Similar →
1958 Onionhead Ens. Fineberg Flop Similar →
1957 The Edge of Innocence Jay Pauling Flop Similar →
1957 Ain't No Time for Glory Cpl. Joe Kelson Flop Similar →
1956 High Tor Buddy Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Jazz Singer Ray Mullins Average Similar →
1952 Sailor Beware 'Bama Average Similar →
1951 I'll See You in My Dreams Hollywood Producer (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Dan Barton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dan Barton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Barton is "High Tor" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Dan Barton acted in?

Dan Barton has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dan Barton?

Other notable films include "Sailor Beware", "Paper Man", and "The Jazz Singer".

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